Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again. This will be my second marathon in the sometimes grueling (but always fulfilling) obstacle course called NaPoWriMo. And since I’ve been told that my prose constantly teeters on the edge of poetic abyss, why not go ahead and fling myself into full-fledged verse, stanza and line for the month that celebrates this noble (and often humbling) art form where we paint precisely with our words. Won’t you join me?

I love it, and am so glad you’re doing this again! I enjoyed your daily poetry so much last year!
And I thank you for the invitation to join you, but no way could I come up with a poem a day. Maybe one a week? One for the month?

It seems fitting that Poetry Month begins with some rare and hard-earned sunshine (not gloom). Thanks for adding this flourish to the day!

I’m so glad you’re doing this again! I had forgotten about Poetry Month and now I feel like I’ve gotten a lovely surprise gift. What a wonderful start with your handwriting, pen, doodles, and the perfect beginning poem.

Hi Bonny! Thanks so much for your encouragement. After the first year, it seems a little more formidable now that I know what I’ve gotten myself into, but the support of friends here on the blog makes all the difference. You’ve helped more than you know!